23/10/2025
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ILOILO CITY โ The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) reported a significant decrease in total crime incidents across Western Visayas, reflecting the regionโs continued improvement in peace and order compared to the same period last year.
From January to September 2025, PRO6 recorded a total of 14,380 crime incidents, or 209 cases fewer than the 14,589 incidents recorded during the same period in 2024. Under the Peace and Order Indicator (POI), the region also posted a 10.54 percent reduction, with 5,722 incidents this year compared to 6,382 incidents in 2024.
Police Brigadier GENERAL JOSEFINO D LIGAN, Regional Director of PRO6, said the steady decline in crime figures underscores the effectiveness of intensified law enforcement operations, proactive community engagement, and strengthened collaboration with local government units and partner agencies.
โThis downtrend in criminal incidents mirrors the dedication of our personnel and the cooperation of our communities. We will continue to sustain this momentum to ensure the safety and security of all Western Visayans,โ RD LIGAN said.
Index and Non-Index Crimes Down
Index crimesโthose involving serious offenses such as murder, homicide, physical injury, r**e, robbery, and theftโdropped by 20.74 percent, from 1,591 incidents in January to September 2024 to 1,261 incidents in the same period this year.
Non-index crimes, which include violations of special laws and other offenses, also fell by 6.89 percent, from 4,791 to 4,461 cases.
Focus Crimes Significantly Lower
Among the ten focus crimes, PRO6 documented a 20.88 percent decrease, from 1,585 cases in 2024 to 1,254 cases in 2025. Physical injury, theft, and r**e remain among the most commonly reported, yet all have shown marked reductions compared to the previous year.
Sustained Law Enforcement Efforts
RD LIGAN credited the consistent decrease to the policeโs enhanced crime prevention programs, data-driven deployment, and close coordination with local authorities and community stakeholders.
โWe attribute this success to intensified visibility patrols, strict implementation of special laws, and the active role of the public in reporting and preventing crimes,โ he added.
Generally Peaceful Region
With the continuing downward trend in crime incidents, PRO6 reaffirmed that Western Visayas remains generally peaceful and orderly, with police forces maintaining a strong presence in both urban and rural areas.
The regional police vowed to further strengthen its anti-criminality and peacekeeping efforts as part of its commitment to uphold the safety and welfare of the people in Region 6.
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